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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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